Virtues and Vices
What is the BIG IDEA of the lesson?
People build character by making choices that develop into virtues or vices.
What is the BIG IDEA of this lesson?
People who revere God and follow His ways become wise.
How are we able to enter the Kingdom of God?
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
By doing the will of the Father, we are able to get in.
What is the BIG IDEA of this lesson?
God gives people amazing minds that generate creative ideas.
What should we do every day that will allow God to change our lives?
We should read our Bibles every day.
God was pleased with Solomon's what?
actions, attitude, and prayer
Find and read John 14:5-6
What does this tell us about Jesus? Why is that comforting to us?
Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
This reveals to us that Jesus is the only way for us to get to heaven. This is comforting because RELIGION doesn't matter. Everything is all about JESUS!
What is one way that reveals to you that God is creative?
Answers may vary.
Ex. He created Adam and Eve in his own image, He made all of creation, He makes each of us unique, etc.
Psalm 1:1-3 compares virtuous people to what?
A healthy tree that produces fruit.
Wisdom, riches, honor, and long life
Find and Read Romans 3:23.
This reveals some bad news to us. What is that bad news?
Romans 3:23
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
The bad news is that we are all sinners! Sin is anything that we do that is against the nature of God. Sin separates us from God because He cannot be a part of anything that is against His nature, which is perfection.
Read Exodus 36:1 Who did God choose to lead the other workers?
What was He asking them to create?
Bezalel and Oholiab
He asked them to build the tabernacle.
What are virtues? What are vices?
Virtues are qualities that lead to godliness.
Vices are qualities that weaken character or lead to wickedness.
What did God's wisdom help Solomon do?
Lead his people wisely.
Find and read Romans 6:23.
This reveals even WORSE news, what is it? This also reveals some Good news, what is it?
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The WORSE news is that because of our sin, our earned consequence is DEATH - eternal separation from God, our Father.
BUT the good news is that God sent us a GIFT that offers and promises ETERNAL LIFE with JESUS!
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What does Psalm 1:4-6 compare the wicked person to?
What happens to wicked people?
What happens when you make right choices?
A wicked person is compared to worthless straw.
Wicked people will be sad and will be blown away in the wind.
When we make right choices, God guards our steps.
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Find and read John 3:16.
Why did God send the gift? What is the gift that was sent for us? How can we accept the gift? What do we earn if we accept the gift?
For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
- God sent the gift because He loves us
- The gift was his only Son
- We accept the gift by believing in His name.
- Once we accept the gift we are promised a way out of our punishment and are offered eternal life instead.
What happened with the completed the tabernacle?
When everything was complete, God's Spirit came down to dwell in the tabernacle. God was pleased to be with His people!
God wants to do some amzing things through you too! He is pleased to dwell within you and help you to accomplish great things!